brawl -
To scuffle or fight in a rough, noisy manner.
After several hours of drinking, a brawl resulted when one of the men took offence to a rude comment about his hat.
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evict -
To expel someone from a place or situation, especially for not following rules or social convention.
The landlord evicted the tenants for not paying rent for three months.
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crush -
A crowd of people pressed closely together, especially in an enclosed space
The bridge was nearly invisible because of the massive crush of people standing on it.
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downgrade -
To reduce to a lower level of usefulness, status, or importance.
When the policeman broke his arm, his activity was downgraded to a desk job.
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crush -
Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully
Bruce was so angry that he crushed his soda can with his bare hands.
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maul -
(of an animal) To wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing
Animals in the jungle can be mauled by lions if they're too slow.
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abuse -
The act of treating someone or something with cruelty, violence, or harshness, often resulting in harm or injury.
The dog had suffered years of physical and emotional abuse before arriving at the shelter.
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brunt -
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
When there is a recession, the people on the lowest economic level - the lowest paid and those with little savings - often bear the brunt of the economic downturn.
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scald -
To injure with very hot liquid or steam
A common danger in households is the possibility that children can be scalded with unattended hot water.
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strangle -
To try to kill someone by squeezing their throat
When Martha's boss shouted at her, she felt like was ready to strangle him, a feeling that she thankfully was able to control
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prey -
Hunt and kill for food
The owl swooped down and preyed on an unlucky fish for dinner.
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smack -
Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment
Batman smacked the villain across the face when he refused to stop his criminal activity.
